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A compound contains 60.87% C, 4.38% H, and 34.75% O by mass composition. What is its empirical formula? Select one: a. C4H6O3 b. C4H6O5 c. C7H603 d. C7H;O3

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A compound contains 60.87% C, 4.38% H, and
34.75% O by mass composition. What is its
empirical formula?
Select one:
a. C4H603
b. C4H6O5
c. C7H6O3
d. C7H;O3

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